Google street view image for 196 Brookline St, Needham, MA 02492

Off market oct 1989 for $252K

$997,892

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,706/mo

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1.5 ba

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1,259

sq ft

196 Brookline St, Needham, MA 02492

About this home

196 Brookline St is a 1,259 square foot house on a 0.27 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 01, 1989 for $252,000. Based on Redfin's Needham data, we estimate the home's value is $997,892.

Single-familyProperty Type

1967Year Built

0.27 acresLot Size

$793Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$997,892

$746K since sold in October 1989$30K since September

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This home's estimate is 21.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.27M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,049,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,607 sq ft
53 Yale Rd, Needham, MA 02494
SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$1,250,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,500 sq ft
294 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,100,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,792 sq ft
42 Hawthorn Ave, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$1,340,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,849 sq ft
15 Berkshire Rd, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,400,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,622 sq ft
246 Manning St, Needham, MA 02492
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$1,500,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths2,452 sq ft
85 Dawson Dr, Needham, MA 02492

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Market trends in 02492, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.6%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$40K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

3 days MoM

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17 MoM

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Sale history for 196 Brookline St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,777 (+8.0%)

$592,000 + $157,800

$749,800

2022

$9,054 (+2.6%)

$524,200 + $153,000

$677,200

2021

$8,824 (+2.0%)

$524,200 + $153,000

$677,200

2020

$8,652 (+8.5%)

$524,200 + $168,500

$692,700

2019

$7,977 (+4.3%)

$476,800 + $167,000

$643,800

2018

$7,648 (+3.3%)

$476,800 + $167,000

$643,800

2017

$7,402 (+3.0%)

$476,800 + $145,700

$622,500

2016

$7,184 (+7.4%)

$476,800 + $145,700

$622,500

2014

$6,688 (+3.0%)

$397,800 + $176,800

$574,600

2013

$6,493 (+3.2%)

$397,800 + $176,800

$574,600

2012

$6,292 (+3.6%)

$397,800 + $176,800

$574,600

2011

$6,075 (+3.5%)

$397,800 + $159,500

$557,300

2010

$5,868 (+5.7%)

$397,800 + $159,500

$557,300

2009

$5,551

$397,800 + $159,500

$557,300

Tax history for 196 Brookline St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,777 (+8.0%)

$592,000 + $157,800

$749,800

2022

$9,054 (+2.6%)

$524,200 + $153,000

$677,200

2021

$8,824 (+2.0%)

$524,200 + $153,000

$677,200

2020

$8,652 (+8.5%)

$524,200 + $168,500

$692,700

2019

$7,977 (+4.3%)

$476,800 + $167,000

$643,800

2018

$7,648 (+3.3%)

$476,800 + $167,000

$643,800

2017

$7,402 (+3.0%)

$476,800 + $145,700

$622,500

2016

$7,184 (+7.4%)

$476,800 + $145,700

$622,500

2014

$6,688 (+3.0%)

$397,800 + $176,800

$574,600

2013

$6,493 (+3.2%)

$397,800 + $176,800

$574,600

2012

$6,292 (+3.6%)

$397,800 + $176,800

$574,600

2011

$6,075 (+3.5%)

$397,800 + $159,500

$557,300

2010

$5,868 (+5.7%)

$397,800 + $159,500

$557,300

2009

$5,551

$397,800 + $159,500

$557,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,104
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Raised Ranch
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Subdivision Name: NEEDHAM
Living Sq. Ft: 1,259
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,363
# of Stories: 1

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,761
Municipality Name: NEEDHAM
Acres: 0.27
Zoning Code: SRB
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,259
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Norfolk County
APN: 138488

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Around this home

Schools

William Mitchell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

10/10

Pollard Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

Needham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

53% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$948,000 – $1.15M

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Home values near 196 Brookline St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
222 Brookline St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2128 Sq. Ft.	$1,439,992
184 Brookline St, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 7975 Sq. Ft.	$3,294,107

Address	Redfin Estimate
216 Brookline St, Needham, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1632 Sq. Ft.	$1,070,873
176 Brookline St, Needham, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2398 Sq. Ft.	$1,370,528

Address	Redfin Estimate
190 Brookline St, Needham, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6753 Sq. Ft.	$2,895,722
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